Palace Hotel, Lagos.
The ceremony, which is the third edition, is dedicated to recognizing the achievements of children. The winners were all rewarded for showing extraordinary courage and determination in situations that ordinarily would bring fear, discouragement and self pity.
Out of the 15 children earlier shortlisted for the awards, three brilliant kids made the topmost award list and were presented with the
honour of valor.
Arm-less, 14-year-old Mariam Umar, a native of Sokoto State won the first prize trophy and N1million worth of scholarship for her exceptional courage in the face of disability, while 12 year old Treasure Obasi, who came 2nd was honoured with 750,000 naira worth of scholarship for her innate abilities, talent and natural gifts. Sixteen year-old Sarah
Oladele a former student of Winners College, Akure, Ondo State won the third prize trophy and 500,000 naira scholarship, for displaying an unusual spirit of compassion, love, maturity, intelligence and courage at the
scene of an accident.
In his welcome address at the event, Deepak Singhal, Chief Executive Officer, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, said the children are honoured for the good they have done to our national life by their heroic actions.
“Many times I’ve tried to find an adequate definition of heroism, of
bravery. I wanted to find a description that would cover these extraordinary deeds that would tell us something about the lives of theselittle children before whom we stand in admiration and awe. Feats of their
extraordinary courage and determination in situations that ordinarily would bring fear, discouragement and self pity are almost incomprehensible to us but they also put us all to the test ”.
According to Singhal, the main aim of the leading noodles manufacturer is to show the bravery of these youngsters to the world and inspire other children in emulating these deeds of bravery.
“This award is a reflection of the importance and belief of our company in the extraordinary qualities of the Nigerian child which must never be ignored but which must be celebrated. We at Dufil are identifying with
these acts of courage so every Nigerian child could be inspired to live
the life of a hero, a life of selflessness and bravery.”
He stated that Nigeria is no doubt indeed fortunate and blessed to have young people with extraordinary abilities and the milk of human kindness flowing in them. He said the future of this great country is secured with
them as citizens and that’s why the company believes they need to be
recognised and celebrated publicly to encourage their selfless acts of heroism and patriotism.
While presenting the award to the 1st Prize winner, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora commended the efforts of the management of Dufil Prima Foods Plc for the initiative and congratulated them for the great achievement.
He said the armless girl does not need pity from anyone but rather requires much more support to achieve her dreams of being educated. He thereafter donated additional 1 million naira towards this course.
Also, Pastor Tunde Bakare, of the Latter Rain Assembly,while presenting the 2nd prize trophy to the winner, applauded the noodles company for instituting the award that celebrates the Nigerian childrenmost importantly the less privileged ones.
While commending the little girl for her eloquence and special qualities, Bakare reiterated the need for free education without which he said he would have not become what he is today because his parents wouldn’t have been able to pay for his school fees.
The third place winner who won 500,000 naira worth of scholarship for her act of bravery was also given additional 250,000 naira by Mr. Bolaji Balogun on behalf of his company at the event.
The emotion-filled event was witnessed by top government officials, captains of industry, political stakeholders and an array of celebrities which include Professor Pat Utomi, Director, Lagos Business School, Mr. Balogun, Asib Moukarim, MD, Nigeria Gas and Steel, John Masterodes, Director, Dufil, Dr. May Nzeribe, Former Chairman of APCON, Funmi Onabolu, MD Bates Cosse, Zaaki Adzzay, Stephnora
Okeke, Paul Play Dairo, Fred Amata, Lillian Bach and Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey
amongst others.
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